Definitions
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- noun Plural form of
sinkhole .
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Examples
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And every day, thousands of miles of old pipes — some made of wood or terra cotta — leak more water than people actually drink, resulting in sinkholes and floods.
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Karst features, such as sinkholes and caves, are common.
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In the northern portion of the region, the glacial deposits are thin, and shallow limestone bedrock creates karst features such as sinkholes and sags.
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Dissolution of the limestone and dolomite rocks results in karst features such as sinkholes, caves, and springs, and makes groundwater vulnerable to contamination.
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Karst features, such as sinkholes and caves, are common.
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It is not guaranteed that the features that we have identified as "sinkholes" will turn out to be sinkholes.
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Once this water entered the dolomite which overlayed the area, it could have significant environmental consequences, such as sinkholes, the statement warned.
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The local land department has stated that the "sinkholes" were caused by coal mining, and through investigation has confirmed that there is no impact upon villagers
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"sinkholes" that make the mattress not only feel uncomfortable but also look strange.
SplicedFeed 2009
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The beautiful beaches, tranquil waters, historic Mayan sites, eco-explorations, cenotes fresh water sinkholes that you can snorkel in, swimming with dolphins, etc.
Elizabeth Thorp: Amansala's Bikini Bootcamp: Get Lighter Physically and Mentally on the Mayan Riviera Elizabeth Thorp 2011
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